The Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) announces the 2010 Request for Proposals for WUN Seed Grants. These small awards ($1000-$5000) fund the initiation and continuation of research collaborations with WUN partner institutions. View a list of …
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[CHE] The Transformation of Learning in an Interconnected World
The Chronicle of Higher Education, June 4, 2010 Commentary: Jeremy Rifkin, “Empathetic Education: The Transformation of Learning in an Interconnected World” EXCERPT: Maybe it’s time to ask the question of whether simply becoming economically productive …
Secretary Arne Duncan on “International Engagement through Education”
On May 26, 2010, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan, spoke to the Council on Foreign Relations on “International Engagement through Education.” Read his speech and/or watch the video and Q&A online. Sec. Duncan …
UW Student Learns Spanish Abroad
Living Lake Country (May 27, 2010) — Oconomowoc High School graduate Amanda Milford is a senior at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She will be graduating next spring with degrees in zoology and Spanish, and an European …
Join the Conversation: UW Without Borders – June 29
We recently announced UW Without Borders at our “Internationalize” reception. Now the Morgridge Center for Public Service and the Division of International Studies encourage you to help shape the UW Without Borders proposal! SUMMER WORKSHOP: …
Stay “in Tune” with the World Community
Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders Unwind and catch up on some archived radio shows from our friends at Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders. Recent UW faculty guests include: Amy Stambach, Director of Global …
The Chronicle’s Gone Global; Send Feedback
The Chronicle of Higher Education has launched a test version of its new “Global Edition.” They explain: “While The Chronicle has a long history of international news coverage, the Global Edition reflects our increased commitment …
[CHE] Foreign-Language Programs, Facing Cuts, Find a Champion in ‘Tennessee Bob’
The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 23, 2010 By Mary Helen Miller Robert D. Peckham, a professor of French, had more to deal with this spring than his usual end-of-semester duties. The countryside in western …
Post-Event Media: Internationalize Reception at Teaching and Learning Symposium
UW Without Borders, Let the Action Begin! On May 19th, the Division of International Studies and the Morgridge Center for Public Service held a reception at the 2010 UW-Madison Teaching and Learning Symposium to celebrate …
First Lady Inspires Students to “Take It Global”
The following is an excerpt of a White House transcript of first lady Michelle Obama’s speech to George Washington University graduates on the National Mall last Sunday. Read the entire speech on NBC. You understand …